eVENTs

Today

"The Umbrellas of Cherbourg," presented by Wichita Film Festivals, 7:30 p.m., Murdock Theatre, 536 N. Broadway. Tickets $5. Information, 316-263-1665.

Today-Sunday

Starbird's 53rd Annual Rod & Custom Car Show, noon-10 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., Century II. Tickets $16. Information, 918-257-8073 or www.darrylstarbird.com.

Alternative & Holistic Fair, crystals, books, energy workers, readers, cards, lectures, 3-7 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Best Western Airport Inn, 6815 W. Kellogg. Admission $3 Fri., $5 Sat.-Sun.

Saturday

"It Takes a Village," Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration with speakers and live entertainment, 6 p.m., the Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. Admission by $5 NAACP button and a canned food item. Presented by the Wichita Branch NAACP. Information, 316-516-4734.

Sunday

Kansas Coliseum Flea Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kansas Coliseum, 85th North (Exit 17) off I-135. Admission $1. Information, 316-660-1000 or 620-663-5626.

"Mighty Times: The Children's March," documentary, 3 p.m., Room 209, Hubbard Hall, WSU. Presented by the Peace & Social Justice Center. Free. Information, 316-263-5886.

31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, 7 p.m., Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Presented by the Kansas African American Museum. Admission by $3 TKAAM button. Information, 316-262-7651.

Monday

"Going to Make Changes," youth-oriented event with parade, performances and speaker Clarence E. Taylor, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Christian Faith Centre, 1130 S. Broadway. Adults invited to participate in the parade at 10:30 a.m. and to watch the performance at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the MLK Project. Free. Information, 316-682-3534.

Martin Luther King Jr. Awareness Event, includes stories, face painting, crafts, activities, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg. Free. Information, Tarasina, 316-686-4849.

"The Legacy of Martin Luther King: A Bethel College Celebration," premiere of King's speech recorded at the college in 1960, 1-2 p.m., Krehbiel Auditorium, Bethel College, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. Followed by panel discussion, 2-4 p.m. Free. Information, 800-522-1887.

Plaque Dedication, to commemorate Martin Luther King's speech at Bethel College in 1960, with artwork by local students, 4 and 6:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, Bethel College, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. Free. Information, 800-522-1887.

"More Than Nostalgia: Revisiting King in 2010," Martin Luther King celebration service with music by the Newton Community Children's Choir, and presentation by Vincent Harding, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, Bethel College, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. Free. Information, 800-522-1887.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, 7 p.m., Messenger Auditorium, Darbeth Fine Arts Center, Southwestern College, Winfield. Free. Information, Larry McPherson, 620-218-2194.

Harlem Ambassadors vs. the Augusta Double Dribbles, exhibition basketball and family comedy, 7:15 p.m., Augusta High School gymnasium, 2020 Ohio, Augusta. Advance tickets $9 ($7 for students) at Cooper Drug, White Eagle Credit Union, Strickler Shoes and Dunsford-Zeiner Funeral Home, from any Lions Club member or by calling Roger Megli, 316-200-3341; $11 and $9 at the door, free for children 4-under.

Tuesday

Economist Joseph Stiglitz, talk via satellite for the "Live From NY's 92nd Street Y" series, 7 p.m., Room 305, Rhatigan Student Center, WSU. Advance tickets $8 by calling 316-686-4741 or at www.mkjf.org; $10 at the door and $5 for students.

Wednesday

Senior Wednesday, "The Gumbo Analysis of Diversity," program by Marche Fleming-Randle with complimentary gumbo, 10 a.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

Thursday

7th Annual Cars for Kids Gala, sporting events, DJ music, hors d'oeuvres, 2010 car models on display, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Century II Exhibition Hall. Tickets $100 to benefit Wichita Children's Home, available by calling 316-684-6581, ext. 241.

Concerts & Dances

Saturday

Kansas Bluegrass Association Monthly Jam, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1415 S. Topeka. Open to bluegrass instrument players of all ages and abilities. Free. Information, 316-524-6795, online at www.kansasbluegrass.org.

Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance, winter retreat with jams, workshops, open mike and potluck lunch and dinner, 10 a.m., Lake Afton Pavilion, 25313 W. 39th South, Goddard. First meeting free. Information, 316-640-1216.

Bill Dry & the Rhythm Riders, Marion Shuman's birthday dance, 7-10 p.m., Park City Senior Center, 6100 N. Hydraulic. Free. Information, 316-755-1060 or 316-744-1199.

Amira's Belly Dancers, 7-8:30 p.m., N&J Cafe, 5600 E. Lincoln. Free.

Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart, 7:30 p.m., Iron Horse Concert Hall, 315 S. Main, El Dorado. Tickets $12. Information, 316-321-6348.

The Newton Opry, one-year anniversary concert featuring the Bucky Fowler Band, 7:30 p.m., Fox Theatre, 511 N. Main, Newton. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets $12. Reservations, 316-691-9876.

Steve Downey, dance, 8-11 p.m., Wichita Moose Lodge Ballroom, 10005 E. Kellogg. Admission $8, members $5. Information, 316-682-7654.

Amira's Belly Dancers, 9:30-10:30 p.m., Shesha Coffee Shop & Hookah Bar, 2628 E. 21st St. Free.

Sunday

Swingin' Sundays, Wichita Swing Dance Society dance, 6:30-10 p.m., Harry Reese Dance Studio, 1628 George Washington Blvd. Cost $5, members $3. Information, 316-305-5699.

Crazy Hat Singles Dance Mixer, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 401, 101 E. 31st St. South. Cost $5. Information, PSN Hotline, 316-942-5117.

Tuesday

Spinnin' Boots Line Dance, line dancing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 1000 W. 26th St. South. Cost $5, members $4. Information, 316-722-6878.